Author: Tyler Jones | Staff Writer

Lifestyles

80th Annual North Florida Fair on tap

The North Florida Fair returns to the fairgrounds for two highly entertaining weeks of fun, games, prizes, rides and tasty food starting Nov. 3. Weeks in advance, patrons have begun their mission of getting a deal on tickets by purchasing advance tickets. VIP tickets can be purchased with an admission […]

News

‘Good Morning America’ coming to FAMU

As part of this year’s homecoming — themed “The FAMU Experience” — ABC’s “Good Morning America” will host a special edition episode from Bragg Memorial Stadium on Oct. 28. FAMU President Larry Robinson announced this addition to the homecoming lineup during a meeting with the Board of   Trustees earlier this […]

Lifestyles

Law Day takes over Lawson Center

Florida A&M University’s Legal Scholars Program hosted its annual Law Day Tuesday in the Lawson Center. The yearly attracts multiple law schools from across the country and provides direct contact with admissions representatives and application fee waivers. It also offers insight into law school admissions tests. The event is open […]

Sports

Track and field’s bumpy times at FAMU

Florida A&M University has experienced numerous changes in the athletic department over the last decade. There have been 10 athletic directors, which has caused instability within the department. The university’s track and field team has been significantly affected by these constant changes in the department. The lack of trainers and […]

Lifestyles

Local boutique BLK Luxe taking off

Alexis Nelson has embraced entrepreneurship with her local boutique BLK Luxe. At 24, Nelson did something that most her age couldn’t imagine accomplishing at this early age. When asked what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, the Florida State University alumna said that she wanted to be her own boss. […]

Lifestyles

Students unhappy with homecoming ticket prices

As homecoming approaches, students start getting exciting about their favorite part of the fall semester. With an overload of activities available to students during homecoming week, and though students are eager to participate, they are beginning to realize what comes with this. As students gear up to buy tickets for […]

Lifestyles

Taylor’s Humble Boss Clothing a work in progress

At Florida A&M University, there is no shortage of one-of-a-kind Black-owned businesses founded by students. Count Josh Taylor, a fourth-year architecture major, among them. Taylor is the CEO of his apparel company, Humble Boss Clothing. Humble Boss Clothing is a luxury streetwear brand. According to Taylor, luxury streetwear ensures that […]

Lifestyles

Students at FAMU have rich history of activism

This photo shows the anger and frustration that followed a generational tragedy. On May 2, 1959, Betty Jean Owens, a student at Florida A&M University was raped by four white men: William Collinsworth, Ollie Stoutamire, David Beagles and Patrick Scarbourough. Unfamiliar with most cases of white men sexually assaulting Black […]

News

FAMU buys apartment complex near campus

Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, standing in front of the Lighthouse at Brooklyn Yard apartment complex, announced Monday the purchase of the complex from Summit Properties along with a management arrangement for the remainder of the year. The property on Eugenia Street near campus will increase the number of […]